The Big Rip refers to the

A) accelerating influence of dark energy, causing all matter to become completely ripped apart.
B) phenomenon of dark energy causing the universe to rip into multiple spacetimes.
C) possibility that galactic centers may suddenly implode causing galactic disintegration.
D) phenomenon of dark energy decelerating, causing all matter to disintegrate.


Answer: A

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